To travel to
Montserrat you need to get a Montserrat visa. Getting a Montserrat visa is an
easy process,all you need to do is to provide all the necessary requirement
needed for the visa processing. So in this post you will get toknow the necessary Montserrat visa
requirements and the application process.

This post is to
answer frequently asked questions such as

How to apply for a Montserrat visa

Requirements to apply for Montserrat visa

Cost of a Montserrat visa

Duration to process a Montserrat visa

Montserrat visa interview tips

Entry visas for Montserrat are not required by the nationals
of EU contries except nationals of Croatia, who do require a visa.

Other nationals are advised to visit the Government of
Montserrat visa website (www.immigration.ms) to check visa requirements for
Montserrat.

Cost of Montserrat visas

US$50.

Validity of Montserrat visas

eVisas are valid for multiple entries within one year of the
date of issue.

All visa applications or visitors who do require a visa
should apply online (www.immigration.ms). If you need a visa and don't have a
credit card, you can apply at your nearest British Embassy or Consulate.

What to know before applying for Montserrat visa

1) When planning your trip, do not make the mistake of
thinking your travel agent or the airline will be able to tell you if you need
a visa. Make sure you find out for yourself. You can find out if you need a
visa by going to the U.S. State Department website:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html, there is a lot of terrific
information to be found here including notes for Americans on safety and
security overseas.

2) Make sure your passport has at least 4-6 blank pages, your
visa won't need that many but many of the consulates require at least two blank
pages; this is an easy excuse for them to give you a hard time. If you need
more pages they're easy to get through the National passport processing office.
You can find information the process on the State Department's website.

3) Make sure your passport isn't going to expire for a while.
The passport's expiration date must be greater than six months from the date of
entry for the visa you are applying for. If your passport does not meet the
requirements, you must renew your passport.

4) Your visa application. This is where you really need the
assistance of a good travel visa service. You'll find that many of the visa
applications are quite confusing. There are language usage differences that may
have you scratching your head. If you are not sure, ask, do not guess, errors
on forms can be costly.

5) Passport photographs. This is one I had a particularly
difficult time getting my boss to do. Go to your post office or perhaps you
have a drug store or photo processing store that takes passport photographs,
get them, and if you are traveling a lot get a lot of extra photos. Most often
you are required to submit two passport photographs with your visa application.
You may get away with only providing one, you may get away with submitting a
digital you took and printed on photo paper. It's not worth the risk. Get the
extra photos.

6) Include your travel itinerary. Most applications require
you include your travel plans as proof of entrance and exit dates. This would
be the itinerary you get with your tickets or from the airline/travel agent.

7) Make sure you make copies of everything you send the
consulate or visa travel service. This doesn't include your passport of course,
but it's a good idea to make a copy of the first page in your passport just for
your records. You will be sending your passport with your visa application and
other paperwork.

8) Include a copy of your driver's license. This isn't a hard
and fast rule, but just good policy. A lot of times a country may require this
but neglect to mention or they may decide they want more identification
information. This is a "Just in Case" preventative measure.

9) Do not forget the fee. If you are using a visa travel
service, most likely you can simply provide your credit card number. If you are
not, you will most likely have to provide a check for their fee as most of the
consulates do not take credit cards.

10) A key challenge is the decision to appear at the embassy
or consulate or simply overnight your application and materials to the
appropriate place. In many cases, there won't be an option as the embassy or
consulate is too far to travel to. If you are doing this on your own and are
able, it may be prudent to go to the embassy or consulate yourself. Base your
decision dependent on your time and patience level.

11) Finally, hire a travel visa service. These services are
reasonable, quick and experienced. You do not save money doing it yourself and
you certainly don't save hassle. Your travel visa service is there to help you
with everything from completing forms to emergency turn-around times. Don't
just go with any service. Investigate. I recommend Visa HQ www.visahq.com, for
their experience and customer service.

Duration to process a Montserrat visa

eVisas are usually
approved and issued online within 24 hours.

This information is gotten from Montserrat immigration page.
Contact the closest Montserrat embassy available for more detailed information
and updates.

Montserrat visa interview tips

1. Prepare a “grab bag” of documents frequently requested

Get a clearbook to hold all the documents that embassies
usually require and make at least five copies of each of these documents.
Usually, the embassy will need to look at the original copy for verification
purposes and then just keep a photocopy. Make sure that your photocopies are
clear. It will save you the trouble of having to photocopy another clearer copy
while at the embassy

Documents to include in this clear book are:

·Birth certificate (must be certified by the
National Statistics Office)

·Marriage certificate* (if annulled, you will
probably need a copy of your Marriage Certificate annotated by the NSO
certifying that the marriage was declared null and void.

·Latest Income Tax Return

·For business owners, include business permits,
business license and (audited) financial statements

·Photocopies of previous visas you have been
issued

·ID pictures: Different embassies will have
different size requirements, so when you have your picture taken, have the
picture reproduced in different size dimensions. I suggest you get one picture
taken in the standard 2x2 white background and one in the US visa size and
Schengen size. (Note that for all visa requirements, both ears must be shown
and women should not be wearing earrings.)

·Proof of income and ownership such as land
titles and or car registration documents

Keep all your old passports with other visa stamps as
reference. It may not fit in the clear book, but it should be made part of your
visa app “grab bag.

2. Keep a list of the countries you’ve visited

Update the list of countries you've visited the way you would
update your CV. Many embassies require you to list the countries you have
visited within a certain number of years. Some embassies will specify a time
frame, some will not, so it is best to start from countries you have visited
from 5 years back. Keep a soft copy of this list in your computer and update it
each time you travel.

3. Make a checklist of the visa application requirements –
and triple check that!

When applying for a Schengen visa via the Italian embassy,
for example, a checklist of requirements (which you can download along with the
visa application form) is mandatory in the list of documents to be presented to
the visa processing center. It is not a standard requirement for all countries,
but a checklist is definitely a good thing to have on hand. Make one of your
own if your destination country does not require it.

Double and triple check each requirement, line by line if you
have to. It will be worth the trouble because there are varying specifications
for each country.

Look out for fine print like required payment mode: Is a
manager’s check required? Can you pay in Philippine pesos, US dollars or Euros?
Tip is to pay in US dollars so you will not be subject to currency
fluctuations. Remember to check for exact amount, e.g. if it says $58, bring
$58 as some embassies will not offer change.

Double check the location of the visa processing centers as
their addresses on the application forms may not be updated.

4. Have a standard template for letters of introduction to
consuls

Embassies may require you to prepare a letter to the consul
to introduce yourself and state your reason for travel. Make a standard
template for this letter of introduction, save on your “Travel Docs” folder and
just fill in whenever you need to apply for a visa.

Find a travel agent you can trust and make him or her your
travel buddy. She can act as a semi-one-stop shop and help you book tickets and
hotels that you won't have to pay for yet (you will want to wait till you get
the visa before paying for a ticket or hotel), and facilitate travel insurance.

Follow by Email

About This Blog

This Blog Is To Provide Valuable Educational Resources To Students All Over The World. The Information Published On This Blog Are All Refined To Make Sure That It Is Of Help To Our Visitors. Contact Us For More Information